Bailey Nero, Fossil Ridge
Height: 5-foot-8. Weight: 150 pounds.
Age: 18. Born: Jan. 1, 1997, in Denver.
High school sport: Swimming, nine-time state champion (2015, won Class 5A 100-yard butterfly, 200 individual medley, 200 medley relay and 400 freestyle relay; 2014, won 100 butterfly and 200 medley relay; 2013, won 200 medley relay; 2012, won 100 butterfly and 200 medley relay).
Grade-point average: 3.7. Class: Senior.
My favorite subject: Chem- istry.
My favorite athlete: Camille Adams.
My favorite team: Denver Broncos.
What I listen to: Alternative and Indie.
The best thing on my training table: Mom’s lasagna.
Planned career: Nutritionist or something in the chemistry field; signed to swim at Auburn.
My family: Parents Krista and Nick, brothers Carter and Cole.
I would love to visit: Europe.
Are high school sports necessary? Yes. It’s good to have the physical aspect, and all kids have passion. If the passion is athletics, they should definitely go for it and have fun doing it.
